Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Technician

Effective School Solutions; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Mental Health Technician in Harvard, IL to provide in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management, and data collection. The role includes assisting with classroom management and structuring when required, with a starting salary of $55,000.

Responsibilities include delivering trauma-attuned interventions and collaborating with the ESS team to support students and families, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in a mental health setting, preferably with children and adolescents ages 5-18.
• Experience with crisis management and continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver trauma-attuned interventions in a safe, ethical manner to support student mental health and academic stability.
• Assist students with activities of daily school day; attend to behavioral needs and de-escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with ESS/classroom multi-disciplinary team to lead or assist student activities and groups.
• Follow classroom management protocols and daily schedules.
• Understand continuum of mental health services within school and community supports.
• Document student observations per prescribed procedures and standards.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Licensed Behavioral Therapist, preferred

Job description

Effective School Solutions is seeking a Mental Health Technician in Harvard, IL to provide in-classroom social-emotional counseling, crisis management, and data collection. The role includes assisting with classroom management and structuring when required, with a starting salary of $55,000.

Responsibilities include delivering trauma-attuned interventions and collaborating with the ESS team to support students and families, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.